Protesters Demand Action on Riverside County Animal Shelter Policies

Animal advocates gathered outside Supervisor Manuel Perez’s office in La Quinta, urging Riverside County to stop euthanizing healthy adoptable animals. Protesters criticized a $2.5 million consulting contract with an unqualified firm, demanding funds be redirected to spay/neuter programs and shelter improvements. Advocates call for stricter breeding regulations, public education, and compliance with the Hayden Act to increase adoptions.